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Free GCSE English Language Course in London – St Michael’s Catholic College

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start5 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAQA awarding body
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About this course

Free GCSE English Language Course in London. Classes run at St Michael's Catholic College, full-time during the day.

The course runs over two years. You'll develop reading, writing, and spoken language skills across a wide range of texts. Paper 1 focuses on creative reading and writing. Paper 2 looks at how writers present viewpoints and perspectives across different time periods. You'll study texts from the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries and practise writing clearly and accurately.

You'll finish with a GCSE in English Language, awarded by AQA.

Who this course is for

GCSE English Language

What you will learn

  • You'll read and analyse a wide range of texts from different time periods.
  • You'll write clearly and accurately using varied vocabulary and sentence structures.
  • You'll explore how writers use narrative and descriptive techniques.
  • You'll compare how different writers present viewpoints on similar topics.
  • You'll develop spoken language skills through assessed speaking and listening tasks.
  • You'll build skills in structuring and organising your written responses.

How you will learn

You'll be assessed through two written exams at the end of the course. Paper 1 covers creative reading and writing. Paper 2 covers writers' viewpoints and perspectives. There is also a spoken language endorsement, assessed separately. Both papers are untiered, so all students sit the same papers. There is no coursework component.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St Michael's Catholic College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service advisor, clear written communication is essential in this role.
  • Administrative assistant, employers often ask for a GCSE English Language qualification.
  • Retail team member, written and spoken English skills are used daily.
  • Healthcare support worker, documentation and communication are core to the role.
  • Teaching assistant, schools require a GCSE English Language certificate as standard.

What you could study next

  • A Level English Language or English Literature, the natural next step for those wanting to study English at a higher level.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in a vocational subject, many programmes require a GCSE English Language pass for entry.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma, combines with your GCSE to open routes into university.
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